Neck, Extremity, & Lower Back Pain

Injury or daily wear and tear can result in lower back pain, and pain in the neck, arms, and legs. This can impact your performance in the workplace and interfere with your social and recreational life.At Orthopedic & TMJ Physical Therapy Center, we have available a variety of treatment techniques and procedures to use when lower back pain occurs. Modalities such as heat and cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction may be suggested. Therapeutic procedures such as massage, mobilization, manipulation, exercise, and body mechanics instruction may prove effective. In a comfortable environment, our goal is to relieve your pain so you can enjoy your work and recreational activities.Tips you can use:

When acute neck or lower back pain occurs, rest as soon as possible. Do not work through your pain. This causes more trauma to the tissue. Use pillows to support your body and seek medical care. With chronic lower back pain, quick or unbalanced movements may aggravate the condition. Move slowly and with good body alignment.

Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. We hope you and your family are healthy and coping as well as possible.

We will be here for you Tuesday - Saturday. There is an answering machine on 24/7 which we will check regularly. We are taking extra precautions to keep us all healthy, including offering telehealth services.

Carol Conrades, P.T., Owner

Carol earned her physical therapy degree from the University of Colorado Medical Center in 1976. She moved to Portland in 1977 and was employed by a large physical therapy clinic for five years. She opened private practice in 1982, gradually developing a fine team of professionals and a respected name in the Portland health community. Many hours of post-graduate education each year give Carol her specialized skills in physical therapy and exceptional multi-faceted care. Her areas of special interest and expertise include women’s pelvic floor health, abdominal pain, pre and postpartum care, infant craniosacral and head/neck/face pain. Carol uses an eclectic approach to care, incorporating visceral/craniosacral, myofascial release, massage/mobilization, movement/exercise, and biofeedback techniques to restore health. She listens to her clients’ stories, encourages, and directs self-care. Carol enjoys spending time with her five children and three grandchildren. She travels with them throughout the northwest as the behind-the-scenes helper for the family’s Celtic and folk music band. You will find her hiking, gardening, or swimming in mountain lakes for relaxation.
She is a member of:

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Oregon Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)

Orthopedic Section of APTA

OB/GYN Section of APTA

She is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Carol will come talk with your local support and community groups. She volunteers at the free craniosacral treatment clinic for infants.

“Carol, I just wanted to say THANK YOU again for all your help and assistance with my physical therapy. It has been such help and a blessing. I am so grateful. Your whole office was so gracious. Thank you so much.” – AJC

Heather Hannam, P.T.

Heather received a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Portland State University in 1976. At PSU, she was honored as the Outstanding Woman Graduate from the department of Physical Education. Heather graduated with her degree in physical therapy from Pacific University in 1978.

She was employed in busy outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practices for her first 19 years, including working with the trainers of the Portland Timbers soccer team. While developing her manual therapy skills, she nurtured her budding interest in women’s health issues to include teaching childbirth education.

Employed since 1997 at Orthopedic & TMJ Physical Therapy Center, Heather continues her specialization by pursuing advanced course work in manual therapies (including visceral/Craniosacral/myofascial release, Primal Reflex Release Technique – “PRRT,” massage/spinal mobilization), exercise, mindfulness, biofeedback, women’s health care including Holistic Pelvic Care and Holistic Care of the Post-Partum Body, and pelvic floor rehabilitation for women and men. She is a teaching assistant and lecturer for Suzanne Scurlock-Durana’s “Healing the Pelvic Floor: Reclaiming your Power, Sexuality and Pleasure Potential” class each summer at Esalen, Big Sur. She guest lectures on relaxation and stress management for her local high school and provides physical therapy consultation and stress management for her parish community. As a holistic manual physical therapist, Heather brings a unique variety of skills and personal life experiences that enhance her commitment to the best care possible for her clients.

She enjoys camping and playing cribbage with her husband of 44 years and four children, is an active “Grand” for her 7 grandkidlets, writes poetry, and is a lifelong seeker of personal and spiritual growth.

“I was apprehensive and unsure of what to expect, now I not only advocate for this therapy and Heather as a therapist, but feel as if I am a new woman!” – JA

Cindy Roundtree, M.S.P.T.

Cindy has been a practicing physical therapist since 2001, earning her Master’s degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Over her career, Cindy has worked in multiple settings; including inpatient, outpatient, chronic pain, and home health. Cindy’s favorite parts of physical therapy include gentle manual therapies, using Lowen Systems and Feldenkrais based principles for movement. Cindy has also pursued advanced training in TMJ and Women’s Health studying under Tami Kent, P.T. and Nari Clemons, P.T. Oregon has been Cindy’s home for almost 40 years. She has two children and a granddaughter. Cindy loves photography and expanding her understanding of how the body heals. Cindy’s goal is to enhance patients awareness with their movement and find greater ease in their physical mobility.

“Within the first few visits (Cindy) was able to isolate my pain and deliver physical therapy that alleviated my discomfort… Cindy is thoughtful, caring, and very patient.” – LB

Lisa Graves, P.T.A., L.M.T.

Lisa Graves graduated as a physical therapy assistant from Mt. Hood Community College in 1983. She has practiced as a P.T.A. at our center for over 30 years. Lisa has advanced training and experience in body mechanics, ergonomics, and biofeedback. She is available at our center or at the client’s worksite to offer ergonomic training and consultations for prevention of computer and other work related disorders and repetitive strain injuries. Lisa graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist from East-West College of the Healing Arts in 1999. In addition to her work as a physical therapy assistant, Lisa maintains a private massage practice within our center.